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Johnson, Paul A. "Depression." // The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders //. Ed. Brigham Narins. 2nd ed. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 2005. 343-348. // Gale Virtual Reference Library //. Web. 25 Oct. 2011.


 * Depression is a disorder that effects both mental and physical aspects of an individuals life, not just a feeling as most people think.
 * Depression is more than just a gloomy day, it goes on for long periods of time and is an actual disease.
 * Symptoms are changes in sleeping patterns, thoughts of death/suicide, constantly feeling sad, and etc.
 * Dysthymia and bipolar disorder are disorders that apply during depression or lead up to it.
 * Depression relates to brain chemistry and can get to the point where you can't function.
 * Can be genetically linked
 * Depression is one of the leading causes of disabilities.
 * Women on average, experience depression on a rate two times higher than the average male.

Uretsky, Samuel D., and Teresa G. Odle. "Antidepressant Drugs." // The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine //. 3rd ed. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 2006. 282-284. // Gale Virtual Reference Library //. Web. 25 Oct. 2011.


 * Depression caused by brain damages and such, are better treated with drugs.
 * Depression causes by life events are better to be treated by talking with experts then using drugs.
 * Antidepressants help protect the brain from depressive damage.
 * Antidepressants should only be used for adults.
 * Antidepressants do not always make any impact.
 * Antidepressants can actually cause situations to be worse. `
 * When depressed during pregnancies, drugs may not be used.
 * Depression is most common among teens and the retired.

Fahmy, Ali. "Hamilton Depression Scale." // The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders //. Ed. Madeline Harris and Ellen Thackerey. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 2003. 489-490. // Gale Virtual Reference Library //. Web. 25 Oct. 2011.


 * Hamilton Depression Scale measures the severity of people's depression.
 * Depression Scales are used for children AND adults.
 * Anxiety is another form of depression and one of the most common, if not the most common.
 * There are things such as; guilt, loss of weight, and etc. that lead up to depression.
 * Depression is rated from 0-54 to see how an individual's depression is, if there is any.
 * Self-esteem affects depression.
 * Started in 1960 (HDS)
 * Depression is very common.

"Major depression - PubMed Health." //National Center for Biotechnology Information//. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Oct. 2011. .


 * Alcohol, medications, medical conditions, and etc can also be a factor that causes depression.
 * When you are depressed, you change thoughts of things around you and how you feel about things.
 * To see if depression is problem, blood and urine tests can be taken to see if an individual has symptoms.
 * Children/young adults, are most vulnerable to committing suicide when depressed.
 * Healing of depression can take 4-9 months.
 * Being around positive people and talking to those you trust, decreases risk of depression.
 * There are two types of depression; clinical depression and just regular 'depression'.
 * Clinical is due to health issues why regular depression is due to life expierences.

"Understanding Depression: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Help." //Helpguide.org: Expert, ad-free articles help empower you with knowledge, support & hope.//. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Oct. 2011. .


 * Many people describe depression by saying it is like "living in a black hole".
 * If you sleep or eat too much or not at all, that is a major sign of depression.
 * Men get depressed because they feel as if they are weak.
 * Hormonal factors make women depressed more often.
 * Teens are very good at hiding their depression and often don't seek help.
 * Seasonal Affective Disorder, Major Depression, Dysthymia, and Atypical Depression are the depression types.
 * When depressed, relationships with people often tend to end.
 * Professional help or help of any kind should be immediately contacted when depressed.
 * There are many phone lines, websites, and groups that are willing to help and talk about being depressed.

"Depression Myths ." //MedicineNet.com//. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Oct. 2011. .


 * Depression is an illness, not just a weakness as most people think.
 * Almost everyone is vulnerable to depression. Just because you're rich doesn't mean you can't get it.
 * When having depression, it doesn't always categorize someone as so called "crazy".
 * Symptoms last for AT LEAST two weeks.
 * When one stops to enjoy activities that usually pleasured them, that's the biggest sign.
 * Depression causes people to not work as hard, a complication in work environments.
 * Not everyone who has depression experiences symptoms.
 * If depression goes long without treatment, Mania can develop (irritated moods, being violent, very angry).
 * Depression is caused by and can lead to many other serious diseases.